Have you ever wondered how implicit biases show up on campus and in classrooms, impacting both educators and students? Social psychologist and former congressional fellow Luis Rivera, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Rutgers University and director of the Rutgers Implicit Social Cognition Lab, will offer a presentation on implicit bias-in-action, highlighting current research, as well as offering solutions to this problem, with a focus on identity-safe classrooms. The event will be sponsored by the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee. The talk will be in Room 112, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Shawn Jones at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qXpv6VtqBhcJWvyp8.

The Commons Event Services Team will host a forum for all VCU departments. This is a chance to learn more about our office, ask questions and offer feedback about your experience. The event will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Taylor Jackson at jacksontl4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/FkykMtxgfxv7KJy39.

Michael Hemphill, Ph.D., UNC Greensboro, will discuss integrating restorative justice in youth development programs as part of EmpowerED Spaces: A Youth Healing and Education Series. The event will be sponsored by the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., and the Minority Education Center. Register at the following email address. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/133/1710799200000.

It is not a secret that most people borrow money, however knowing how to do it responsibly is a craft. This workshop via Zoom hosted by the Virginia Credit Union and the Mary and Frances Youth Center will offer tips and tools to help put you on the right path for financial success. Register at the following email address. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/65/1710856800000.

With seemingly limitless options of potential snacks and meals, it can be challenging to maintain healthy (and cheap) eating habits. Come to the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St., for a chat with Mary-Jo Sawyer, a registered dietician at VCU Health, to discuss strategies and tips for sustaining an inexpensive and healthy diet. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/12013646 For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024-ongoing/health-and-wellness-library-programs.html.

Oliver Speck, Ph.D., associate professor, VCU's School of World Studies, will talk about the phenomenon most people experience at some point of their lives: the impostor phenomenon. If you have had thoughts that you might not belong or are not qualified enough to be in a space or position you're in, then you have experienced it too. Learn more about the experience and how to overcome it. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu Register for the online session at the following URL. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuceChqTkrGNzOSkrv0Nmrcf9rfpTNLFsW.

Learn the intricate interplay between mind, body and spirit through the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi. This community workshop at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., is open to participants of all levels. Join for the full six-week session or individual classes. Each session builds upon the last, offering a comprehensive Tai Chi experience. Sessions will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays to May 2. Register at the following email address. The class is limited to 18 participants. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/138/1710849600000.

When politics and ideologies threaten to divide us every day, RAMmalogues can provide a path to connect, share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, offers a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. Spring sessions are in person in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kWdYe2CBkY7pUWEy7.

VCU's chapter of the Society for Human Resource Mangement will host Business Career Services for a LinkedIn workshop in Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Enhance your professional edge and unlock the full potential LinkedIn has to offer. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Sarah Richman at vcu.shrm@gmail.com or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932361.

In the next Pauley Heart Center Young Career Seminar Series, panelists will lead a discussion about the nuances of selecting a mentor, defining the qualities of a strong mentor-mentee relationship and effectively navigating the dynamics of mentorship. Come gain some helpful tips on deciding your next career steps. The session will be available via Zoom or in person at the Hess Library, fifth floor of West Hospital, 1200 E. Broad St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at pamela.alebna@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqduqvqzwjE9KEph2BHh6ZWLxYMNv9NnWg.

The Action Continuum framework helps participants distinguish between behaviors that work against equity and those that support equitable and inclusive environments. Through this workshop at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., participants will be able to explore this framework and consider barriers that keep people from working for inclusion. They will then brainstorm actions that they can take to individually and collectively move across the continuum toward equity and inclusion. The program will be hosted by he Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. Register at the following email address. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/102/1710961200000.

VCU's Health Sciences Career Community will host an informal networking event at The ParkRVA, 2601 Durham Drive. Boost your social and professional network. All are welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Megan Malstrom at malstromml@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3HM_kXTmn95VOS_5v8S2unaZTByB3eDhT00bdKoNd0EsDqA/viewform.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a graduate programs virtual informational session via Zoom for VCU employees. An overview of the school's flexible graduate programs, a review of the employee tuition benefit and an alumni panel will be presented. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/ws4vcuspring24.

The VCU Office of Military Services will offer Green Zone training to members of the VCU community who wish to learn more about the military student experience. Green Zone training promotes a greater understanding of the challenges military students may face as they transition from military life to student life. Lunch will be provided, The program will be at the SGA Council Chambers, University Student Commons. 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18319.

Join the VCU Division of Community Engagement for a webinar which explores the work of the Cemetery Collaboratory. As part of the group's Community Engagement badge series, this one-hour session delves into the group's work to preserve and celebrate African American history and cultural heritage. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm8-JGAoPGHq8vmGYcvQkTi7BrcgU1gq7z6LA22k4WlYBpKg/viewform.

Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates and programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation. Classes about human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans will also be discussed. Register for the virtual session at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Undergrad-Q&A-March-21 For more information, contact Mary Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

Spring is a time to grow. Learn how to grow your education savings with a 529 plan. Join this virtual information session, hosted by VCU HR and Virginia529, to learn a variety of ways to achieve your higher education savings goals and how Virginia529 can help. Employees who attend will receive an exclusive offer – a $25 gift code to open a new Invest529 account and the chance to win one of the three $50 Target gift cards. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/59vfwrrb. For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence, Ethics and Community Engagement at VCU School of Dentistry invites all students, faculty and staff to its Thriving as Men of Color in Health Care Event in Room 3121, VCU School of Dentistry, W. Baxter Perkinson Jr. Building, 1101 E. Leigh St. Two panels will be followed by an hour of networking and mingling. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in the health professions and health sciences to learn from health care professionals. For more information, contact Ruth Bravo-Anez at bravoanezrm@vcu.edu.

VCU's Center on Health Disparities will host this month's Changing the Face of Science Diversity Speaker Series with Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. This virtual series is designed to provide an inclusive, interactive platform for scholarly exploration across multiple health science disciplines and support a collaborative environment for those who attend. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Khiana Nelson at khiana.meade@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-0719 or visit https://forms.gle/AEz6tHkw5ZhLWRX79.

Whether living with or without disability, ableism affects daily life for all of us, and we need connections with diverse groups of staff, students and faculty where we can share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. The session will be held in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KE4X13H2kLrPtzN56.